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Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic antique "Linton Dog" mechanical lever-action nutcracker. This iconic piece of British ironware was manufactured in England and is stamped with the historical British Patent Number 273480 (originally registered in June 1926 by inventors G. Day, F.A. Rimington, and F. Taylor).
DESIGN & MECHANISM:Designed in the shape of a standing hunting dog or retriever. Lifting the dog's tail activates the internal pivot screw mechanism, opening its jaw. Placing a nut inside the mouth and pressing the tail down provides the mechanical leverage to crack the shell.
SPECIFICATIONS:- Length: 9" long from nose to tip of tail- Weight: Heavy, solid cast iron weighing 27 oz (1 lb 11 oz)- Origin: Stamped "MADE IN ENGLAND" and "PATENT 273480"
